Statewide, 54 percent of people say Akin should quit the race and allow another Republican to run in his place against incumbent Democrat Claire McCaskill. Only 35 percent say Akin should continue his bid.

According to the survey, 76 percent of Missourians do not share the same views on rape and pregnancy as Akin, but 13 percent do, which includes 16 percent of pro-life voters, 19 percent of conservatives, and 24 percent of African Americans.